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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHRES-623| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The House of Representatives expresses its strong support for science diplomacy , recognizing its crucial role in addressing complex global challenges and advancing United States diplomatic and security interests. It reaffirms that international scientific engagement provides a common language for cooperation, fostering constructive partnerships among nations to tackle shared problems facing humanity. To enhance these efforts, the resolution calls on the Secretary of State to undertake several key actions. These include developing science and technology-oriented foresight assessments, establishing an independent Science and Technology Advisory Board , and elevating the organizational status of the Science and Technology Adviser to that of an Assistant Secretary. Furthermore, it mandates evaluating and improving the number and training of Foreign Service Officers with technical backgrounds, and assessing the feasibility of re-creating a Foreign Service Reserve Officer functional cone for science and technology experts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1126
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1108
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-828
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.
Aug 1, 2025
Submitted in House
Aug 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1126
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1108
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-828
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.


  • August 1, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • August 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHRES-623| House 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
The House of Representatives expresses its strong support for science diplomacy , recognizing its crucial role in addressing complex global challenges and advancing United States diplomatic and security interests. It reaffirms that international scientific engagement provides a common language for cooperation, fostering constructive partnerships among nations to tackle shared problems facing humanity. To enhance these efforts, the resolution calls on the Secretary of State to undertake several key actions. These include developing science and technology-oriented foresight assessments, establishing an independent Science and Technology Advisory Board , and elevating the organizational status of the Science and Technology Adviser to that of an Assistant Secretary. Furthermore, it mandates evaluating and improving the number and training of Foreign Service Officers with technical backgrounds, and assessing the feasibility of re-creating a Foreign Service Reserve Officer functional cone for science and technology experts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1126
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1108
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-828
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.
Aug 1, 2025
Submitted in House
Aug 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1126
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1108
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-828
    Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.


  • August 1, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • August 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted